12 Best BB Creams – Beauty Balm Cream Reviews

BB creams are nothing new, but what is BB cream really? According to dermatologist Sung-Jae Jung, MD, founder of BB staple Dr. Jart+, a beauty or blemish balm (BB) “moisturizes, protects, and corrects,” consolidating your skin-perfecting products into one product. Beyond regular foundations and tinted moisturizers, BB creams offer broad-spectrum SPF, antioxidants, and depending upon the formula you choose, other skin-improving ingredients, Jung explains. Click through for the 12 best BB creams.

ELF Cosmetics BB Cream SPF 20

ulta.com$6.00

Infused with cucumber, jojoba, aloe, and vitamin E, your skin will feel hydrated and healthy for days on end. The lightly tinted cream also blends super easily for a natural finish.

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Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm

sephora.com$36.00

A beauty balm that can do it all. The formula works to even skin tone and contains botanical actives that calm red or irritated skin. Arbutin also works to eradicate dark spots, leaving your skin bright and fresh.

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Clinique Acne Solutions BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40

sephora.com$39.00

If you’re looking for a bit more coverage, this BB cream is made for you. The non-greasy texture takes care of shine all day to create a matte finish that doesn’t look too dry.

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur

dermstore.com$29.99

Meet the perfect BB cream for oily skin. The mousse works to minimize the appearance of large pores and blemishes. Meanwhile, the Airlicium, 1% silica and 99% air, work to absorb oil and shine while Perlite absorbs humidity.

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Laneige BB Cushion Hydra Radiance SPF 50

sephora.com$38.00

The Laneige BB Cushion feels light but also provides great coverage. The cushion also has a bit of shimmer and brightens the overall appearance of skin.

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Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35

nordstrom.com$46.00

It’s all about balance with this BB cream. Water-attracting molecules work to boost hydration while light-reflective pearls brighten and even the skin. Plus, argireline peptide, nicknamed “botox in a jar,” works to minimize the appearance of wrinkles.

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Maybelline Makeup Dream Fresh BB Cream

amazon.com$6.69

Here’s the ultimate drugstore steal. The water-gel formula goes on smooth providing hydration in an instant. The product also is free from oils so you won’t be shiny all day.

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Physicians Formula Super BB InstaReady BB Cream

ulta.com$14.99

Like the name promises, this BB cream will have you Instagram ready in a pinch. The blendable and buildable coverage will also cover imperfections and provide flawless skin like a Kelvin filter.

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Este Lauder ‘DayWear’ Anti-Oxidant BB Creme Broad Spectrum SPF 35

nordstrom.com$42.00

The antioxidant formula is designed to treat it all. Hyaluronic acid provides a burst of hydration and the oil-free product won’t clog your pores so you’ll feel refreshed and moisturized.

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MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42

MISSHAamazon.com$14.00

K-beauty for the win. The best-selling BB cream provides a good amount of coverage without leaving your face feeling cakey.

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Burt’s Bees BB Cream with SPF 15

amazon.com$12.54

Burt’s Bees BB cream has the perfect balance of a hydrating lotion and concealer-like coverage. The added Noni extrac provides a burst of antioxidants.

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Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35

sephora.com$42.00

A little goes a long way with this BB cream. It works to hydrate the skin while concealing blemishes with buildable coverage.